Softball Recap: Lakewood Takes a Loss

Lakewood extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 4-9 in the process. They lost 11-1 to the Oak Harbor Wildcats. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.

Lakewood saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riley Pevny, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.

As for Oak Harbor, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Considering they have won six games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

On Oak Harbor's side, Ady Morales was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Morales has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Haylee Burleigh, who earned three runs and one stolen base.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakewood will square off against Lynden Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lyncs will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Oak Harbor, they will take on Squalicum at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats are facing the Storm at the right time seeing as the Storm are stuck on a 13-game losing streak.